GirlLEAD Talent Accelerator Women in Data Boot-camp Fully-funded Scholarship

In our efforts to equip more women and girls with the skills they need to succeed in our fast expanding digital world, we are excited to announce our new partnership with Datacamp.

Datacamp is an online learning platform that helps learners build data skills including Python, R programming, Business analysis, to non-coding essentials like spreadsheets, BI tools and more advanced paths like data engineering, data science and machine learning.

This partnership is pivotal towards GirlLEAD's mission of equipping 1,500 women and girls with solid skills in STEM, IT and business by 2025.

Through this partnership, GirlLEAD is offering a 1-year premium access to all courses, skill proficiency assessments, guided and self-paced projects, and data science competitions all on the Datacamp platform. There are a myriad of tracks to choose from including: R Programming, Python Programming, SQL, Spreadsheets, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Engineering, Data Science, Machine Learning, and more...

• Table of Content
• About DataCamp
• Datacamp GirlLEAD Talent Accelerator Women in Data Boot-camp Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Datacamp GirlLEAD Talent Accelerator Women in Data Boot-camp Scholarship
• Datacamp GirlLEAD Talent Accelerator Women in Data Boot-camp Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for Datacamp GirlLEAD Talent Accelerator Women in Data Boot-camp Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Datacamp GirlLEAD Talent Accelerator Women in Data Boot-camp Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About DataCamp

Our mission is to democratize data skills for everyone Companies and teams of every size use DataCamp to close their data skill gaps and make better data-driven decisions. The impact of data science and analytics Data science and analytics are rapidly shaping every aspect of our lives and our businesses. We’re collecting more data than ever before, but not everyone is able to efficiently analyze all that data to extract meaningful insights. There is incredible power in data—but only if you know what to do with it. DataCamp teaches companies and individuals the skills ... continue reading

Datacamp GirlLEAD Talent Accelerator Women in Data Boot-camp Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Datacamp GirlLEAD Talent Accelerator Women in Data Boot-camp Scholarship

This is a one-year virtual boot-camp for girls and young women of African descent to acquire beginner to advanced data skills. For participants who have some experience working with data, this is also an opportunity to take part in projects and competitions on the Datacamp platform so that you can build your portfolio, gain hands-on experience and confidently take on data science job interviews.

Benefits:

• Usually, this program would cost $399 annually per person, but we are offering this program at no cost to you. Please be mindful that though some portions of the program are at no cost, your kind support through donations will help us maintain and expand our programs to better serve the African continent.

Other benefits:

• Project based learning - You will solve practical problems and build projects for your portfolio.
• Full access to Datacamps courses, including unguided projects and competitions.
• Career services including job readiness course and CV revamp.
• Globally recogized certifications and access to Datacamp's network of global students and faculty.
• Integration into the GirlLEAD fellowship network for life-long learning, networking and mentorship opportunities.

Datacamp GirlLEAD Talent Accelerator Women in Data Boot-camp Scholarship Courses

• STEM

Requirements for Datacamp GirlLEAD Talent Accelerator Women in Data Boot-camp Scholarship Qualification

• Women of African origin aged 16-40 years
• Laptop, Internet Access and Data
• Availability to take the program

Interview date, Process and Venue for Datacamp GirlLEAD Talent Accelerator Women in Data Boot-camp Scholarship

Program structure: Online self-paced study, 1-2 hours mandatory bi-weekly catch-ups, Weekly assignments, Discussion forums and Group activities.

Program date: July 2022 to July 2023

Program cost: Free of charge (Fully-funded scholarship)

Application closes 12th July, 2022.

Seats are limited, so your dedication and consistency throughout the program is vital to your success and the success of this program.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details visit: Datacamp website.